The Red-eyed Parasol or Little Red Lepiota grows on the woodland floor in the leaf litter especially after the first heavy rains.
The Red-eyed Parasol or Little Red Lepiota grows on the woodland floor in the leaf litter especially after the first heavy rains. Its edibility is suspect.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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